My 13-year-old son took archery lessons last year and wants a bow. He is almost 5 ft tall. Is this a good bow for him? Draw weight suggestions? Thanks
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The PSE Razorback is an excellent bow. On this bow the poundage is reached when you pull the bow back 28". My guess is that he will be drawing the bow back about 24", so this will reduce the draw weight by 8#. As he grows his draw length will increase which will also increase the poundage he is pulling on the bow. I would go with the 25 pound unless he is very active and stronger than average. He will be more prone to develop bad habits with the heavier bow.
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I would say its a bit much. I agree with the two other posters: In regards to str8edge, I dont know if you are around any ranges where they would rent bows, but if you could go to a hunting or sports shop and try them, thats a great idea. Also, as At Full Draw said, I believe 30-35 lbs would be better. Currently (for me), i can pull the draw string back all the way (all the way, meaning my arms' length, me being about your 14 year old's height), and i can hold that for maybe 2 minutes max. So, to answer your question, I would say its not TOO much, but a lighter lbs bow would be better. If its target practice (like i do), 35lbs, if its hunting, i have no opinion. I would say its a bit much. I agree with the two other posters: In regards to str8edge, I dont know if you are around any ranges where they would rent bows, but if you could go to a hunting or sports shop and try them, thats a great idea. Also, as At Full Draw said, I believe 30-35 lbs would be better. Currently (for me), i can pull the draw string back all the way (all the way, meaning my arms' length, me being about your 14 year old's height), and i can hold that for maybe 2 minutes max. So, to answer your question, I would say its not TOO much, but a lighter lbs bow would be... » Read More I would say its a bit much. I agree with the two other posters: In regards to str8edge, I dont know if you are around any ranges where they would rent bows, but if you could go to a hunting or sports shop and try them, thats a great idea. Also, as At Full Draw said, I believe 30-35 lbs would be better. Currently (for me), i can pull the draw string back all the way (all the way, meaning my arms' length, me being about your 14 year old's height), and i can hold that for maybe 2 minutes max. So, to answer your question, I would say its not TOO much, but a lighter lbs bow would be better. If its target practice (like i do), 35lbs, if its hunting, i have no opinion. « Show Less
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This bow I bought for my daughter, it's easy for her to pull back and she's ten. I suggest for you to get a big bow. Good luck.
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My daughter is 11 and wanted a starter bow. Her brother is 14 and uses it as well. They both agree that they will upgrade to something heavier but they have enjoyed this one.
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According to the ad you can set the draw between 13 and 30 inches and between 5 and 70 lbs. Mine was set to 65 lbs and 24". If you don't know what you are doing I suggest taking it to a pro to set the bow up. I did that and he worked on it for a bit to get the draw length right. Take the instructions with you, if it isn't a bow they sell and work on regularly they will need to see them. Great bow, easy to shoot.
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I got my daughter the same bow (except pink) and she is 8. The size a weight are great but the draw length is almost to short for her. The bow itself was smaller than what I thought it would be, for now it works great for her but in a year I think she will need something bigger.
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This is a starter bow and sized for kids 7 to perhaps 14. A stature such as yours, would merit a bigger and bow with more resistance. Sorry, i don't know enough to make suggestions.
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The 12 year old we have couldn't draw the bow. If your grandson is large for his age, he may not have an issue.I suggest heading to your local sports supply shop to get a better idea of what you are buying. I walked into this blind, and had I known better, would have gone in a different direction.
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I purchased this bow as a beginner bow for my 11yr old twin boys who weigh about 75lbs each. They have difficulty pulling it back, so I should have waited another year or two. She sounds older and bigger and may not have the same problem though.
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i got this bow for my son when he turned 7. size wise, it fits fine and he enjoys it. i'd say the child's maturity and the parent's supervision is the biggest factor.
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Sandy, I would not recommend this bow for a 40 year old male. This is a light, 10-20# bow. My son is 11 yrs old, and he uses a 35# bow at his dad's house for hunting. I got this bow for him because it is a NASP approved bow--National Archery for the Schools Program. This is the only bow he can use to take archery in school. I would recommend a heavier bow for your son, especially if he intends to hunt with it.
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This bow is honestly one of the best bows for all ages. It can be dialed up or down in terms of draw weight so that full both full grown men and children can shoot this bow.
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This bow is perfect for my 13 year old son. I can adjust the draw length and the pull weight in 1 minute to fit my wife. I hunt with a Mathews Creed and think this Edge is almost just as good. I would buy it again.
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"Arrow spine weight must match or be higher than bow weight." The draw weight of the bow in question is: 15 to 20 pounds. Draw length: 15 to 20 inches.The bow features durable composite limb and riser construction and measures 26 inches from axle to axle. Constructed of fiberglass, the Safetyglass arrows offer high flexing qualities and will not splinter. My guess is yes, you can use these arrows, since they come with the bow. I guess you would get the 26" arrows. The description is a little vague, but I notice that these arrows are commonly purchased together with the bow in question. The final question is what length of arrow do you get? 26" seems a safe bet. Or higher, 28" to 30" since "Arrow spine weight must match or be higher than bow weight." i would buy the bow and see what arrows come with it before ordering more, or else contact the company directly and ask them, since the info does not appear to be on Amazon.
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This bow is excellent for younger / smaller archers. It's more a case of "how big / strong" do you need to be. My daughter is 7 but is tiny for her age (most mistake her for a 5 year old - she's the smallest in her class) and I managed to get this set up at about 9lb draw and she pulls it back easy. At that draw I can use my little finger with no effort at all. If your kid is old / big enough to climb a tree and they could probably draw this bow. It's super adjustable. The other plus it it weighs next to nothing so my daughter has no problem holding it up for an extended aim.
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Hey Dylan, That bow is probable gonna be way to easy for you to draw...and too small also. A fellow your size (as I am also) Should be drawing around 30 to 31 inches in draw length....and at least 50 lbs draw weight....I prefer the solocam bow types...the ones with one eccentric cam pulley and one very round pulley...these are very stable bows and tend to stay in tune better than the twin eccentric cam bows do... Just about any brand name would work fine...Matthews, Hoyt, Browning, PSE, Bear. This little bow isnt exactly a toy but feels like one in my hand. I would recommend a Matthews solocam bow for you.
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Lisa this bow is not a Good choice for a young archer . It is pretty much a toy . sell it, send it back just get rid of it someway .Go to a Barnett Vortec Jr . youth bow .It is a little more expensive .You can get it here on Amazon , or at your local dealer . It has a real bow string , real sights , and adjustable draw length .It will Grow with your child all the way from practice to real Deer Hunting . Well worth the money !! Easy to adjust draw length ,and Draw weight !!